Chapter 151 Pillar Meeting, Teaching a Lesson to the Hot-Headed Monkey

Demon Slayer Corps?

It's an organization founded by the Ubuyashiki family, whose purpose is to exterminate demons and Kibutsuji Muzan. It's not officially recognized.

Naruto naturally wasn't interested in such a minor force.

Moreover, he didn't like joining any organization and being restricted by various rules and regulations.

Main Quest: Twelve Demon Moons

Quest Content: Eliminate the Twelve Demon Moons

Quest Reward: 10,000 EXP, 3,000 Exchange Vouchers, Legendary Title [Demon Slayer] * 1

Main Quest: End a Thousand-Year Grudge

Quest Content: Exterminate the Demon King Kibutsuji Muzan, end the Ubuyashiki family's thousand-year entanglement, and completely quell this demon plague.

Quest Reward: 20,000 EXP, 5,000 Exchange Vouchers, Random Purple Equipment * 1

Side Quest: Flower Pillar's Invitation

Quest Content: Accept the Flower Pillar's invitation and become a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Quest Reward: 1,000 EXP, 500 Exchange Vouchers, Random Quality nichirin blade * 1

Side Quest: Demon Slayer Corps Pillar

Quest Content: Become a 'Pillar' of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Quest Reward: 3,000 EXP, 1,000 Exchange Vouchers, Rare Title [X Pillar] * 1 (Customizable)

Naruto was about to refuse, but when he saw the pop-up window, his words immediately got stuck in his throat.

A series of pop-ups, a series of quests.

It's just a pity that while the main quests are decent, the rewards for the side quests are a bit lacking.

"Are the two side quests combined only worth 4,000 EXP?"

"It's not much, but it's better than nothing."

Even a mosquito's leg has some meat.

With the mindset of earning whatever he could, Naruto dismissed the pop-up windows from his sight, changed his mind, and nodded, saying, "In that case, I'll join the Demon Slayer Corps."

"You—you agreed?!"

"That's wonderful! If the Demon Slayer Corps has you joining us, we'll definitely be able to eliminate the other Twelve Demon Moons this time, and even completely kill the thousand-year menace, Kibutsuji Muzan!"

The Flower Pillar saw Naruto's momentary silence and thought he was going to refuse.

However, upon hearing Naruto agree, the Flower Pillar immediately breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest, which was much more developed than the Insect Pillar's.

"Naruto, let me take you to meet our Master."

"I'm sure he'll be very happy when he finds out," Kanae Kochou said with a gentle smile.

The faint morning light pierced through the meticulously trimmed branches in the courtyard, casting dappled shadows on the wooden corridor.

In front of the corridor gathered several Pillars of the current Demon Slayer Corps!

Unlike the usual solemn and grave atmosphere of Pillar Meetings, the courtyard was now enveloped in an extreme shock and an unbelievable silence.

Himejima Gyomei clasped his hands together, tears streaming like a fountain. His deep, resonant voice carried an unspeakable shock and lingering fear: "Namu Amida Butsu! Miss Kanae, your survival is truly a miracle of the Buddha's compassion—this is truly a miracle! This monk—this monk—"

He choked up, his massive, burly body trembling slightly from the intense emotional fluctuation.

He "looked" in Naruto's direction.

Even though he was blind, his powerful perception allowed him to "feel" the vast, warm life energy contained within the other person's body, like a furnace—completely different from the cold evil of a demon, yet equally—unfathomable.

The somewhat weathered Rengoku Shinjuro knelt, radiating an intimidating aura even without anger. His flame-like hair was wild and untamed, and his bright eyes were fixed on Kanae Kochou. His voice was loud but carried a subtle tremor: "Flower Pillar, seeing you alive, the joy that ignited in my heart is about to pierce the heavens!"

"What exactly happened? An evil demon of Upper Moon Two's caliber—"

His gaze finally fell on Naruto, filled with scrutiny and undisguised curiosity. "Is it you? Unfamiliar youth! Did you create this miracle?"

"What is your 'Breathing Style'? To possess such immense power!"

Tomioka Giyu still maintained his expressionless demeanor, but his slightly constricted pupils betrayed the intense turmoil within him.

He silently looked at Kanae Kochou, then at Naruto.

Upper Moon Two, a Twelve Demon Moon.

Tomioka Giyu had not yet truly encountered a Twelve Demon Moon, but he was confident that with his strength and Water Breathing Style, he could defeat or even slay a Twelve Demon Moon.

Naruto's gaze also swept over them.

The current timeline is four years before the main story begins. Iguro Obanai has not yet been promoted to Snake Pillar, and the Mist Pillar, Tokito Muichiro, and the Love Pillar, Kanroji Mitsuri, are also in the same situation.

As for the Flame Pillar, Rengoku Shinjuro hasn't completely fallen into decline and retired yet, so the Flame Pillar is not the later Rengoku Kyojuro.

"Hey!!"

Shinazugawa Sanemi, newly promoted to a Pillar, slammed his fist onto a corridor pillar with a dull thud.

Veins bulged on his forehead, and his bloodshot eyes glared at Naruto like knives, his voice hoarse and full of malice.

"What exactly is going on?! Where did you, this suspicious guy, come from?!"

"Why did the Flower Pillar encounter an Upper Moon, and how did you appear there?! And that strange power of yours—speak! Are you colluding with demons?! Did you use some dark art?!"

His killing intent spread undisguised, as if he would draw his nichirin blade at any moment.

"Everyone, please calm down—"

Kanae Kochou recounted the scene of Naruto saving her and how he defeated Douma with a single strike, and she expressed her hope that the Master would promote Naruto to a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps.

"Slaying Upper Moon Two with a single strike, hey, hey, hey, are the Twelve Demon Moons too weak, or is this blonde kid deceiving the Flower Pillar?"

"The Demon Slayer Corps is divided into ten ranks: Kinoe, Kinoto, Hinoe, Hinoto, Tsuchinoe, Tsuchinoto, Kanoe, Kanoto, Mizunoe, and Mizunoto. New members always start from the lowest rank, Mizunoto. He wants to become a Pillar in one go? Pipe dream!!"

"Whether he has the ability to kill Upper Moon Two, we'll know once we test him!"

Shinazugawa Sanemi let out a laugh, his eyes filled with brutality, and one hand was already pressed on his nichirin blade.

The moment he was about to draw his nichirin blade, Naruto moved even faster, like an orange lightning bolt, instantly appearing in front of Shinazugawa Sanemi. He first stomped the hilt back into the scabbard with one foot, then raised his hand and slapped Shinazugawa Sanemi across the face.

"Slap!"

Shinazugawa Sanemi was sent flying, crashing into the courtyard wall, creating a hole and kicking up dust.

"Shinazugawa!"

"Wind Pillar—"

"Why did you attack, kid?"

The Sound Pillar, Water Pillar, Flame Pillar, and others were instantly startled.

They hadn't even clearly seen Naruto's movements.

Naruto calmly said, "A certain hot-headed monkey wanted to strike first, I merely taught him a lesson."

"You—you—called—me—a—monkey—"

The Wind Pillar, Shinazugawa Sanemi's furious voice came from within the dust.

"Wind Breathing, First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"

The dust immediately parted, and a greenish-blue tornado swept directly towards Naruto.

That was a fierce wind, and also blade light and sword qi.

It was unstoppable, breaking through all obstacles!

But—

The fierce greenish-blue tornado, upon reaching Naruto, abruptly stopped.